CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Clerk Jeane Olson, at the Eagle Harbor Township Hall in Eagle Harbor, called the regular meeting of the Eagle Harbor Township Board to order at 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2003. Clerk Olson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

An e-mail memo was received from Supervisor Sherk requesting changes to be made in the January 13, 2003 minutes. E-mail memo outlining changes to be made is attached. MM/S Johnson/Ellis to accept minutes as amended. 4 Ayes- 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Accept Treasurer’s Report

Approve Payment of Bills

MM/S Johnson/Ellis to approve Consent Agenda with amendments.

4 Ayes, 0 Nays – Consent Agenda approved.

SUPERVISOR’S REMARKS AND CORRESPONDENCE

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Changing School Districts- Trustee Lantz reported that the Township is unable to change the school district that we are in, as no provision has been made for a township to take such action. An individual, a citizens group or a school board can request that change by petitioning the Intermediate School District, which has the right to take action. Also, the Copper Harbor School District would have to agree to accept us into their school district.

Eliza Creek Abutment- A letter has been sent to Dick Supina requesting assessment and evaluation regarding the possible removal of the concrete retaining structure located south of Eliza Creek on the Eagle Harbor beach. We have not yet received a response to this letter.

Land Updates-

Dunes Marshes project- (360 acres at Great Sand Bay). Approval of $240,000.00 grant and $60,000.00 from private donar match are still awaiting final Federal funding approval.

Master Plan Grant- The $5,000.00 grant with $5,000.00 match by the Township is still awaiting final state approval.

Long Lake Refuge- (399.4 acres west of DNR Trust lands). NAWCA Long Lake Refuge Deed has been received.

NAWCA Phase III/ South Boundary Watershed Grant- This land, offered by Lake Superior Land Co. is comprised of approximately 130 acres (possibly more). NAWCA is in the very early stages of considering our request for a grant. Our matching Township cost would be $35,000.00.

Eliza Lake/Creek Restoration (Dam) project- NAWCA has declined the Eliza Lake project. We are now seeking a partnership with Trout Unlimited.

Lands east of Eagle Harbor South/Cutoff Road- Lake Superior Land Co. is offering 160 acres for $153,000.00. The Township is looking at this investment to meet our anticipated future sewage problem. No grant is currently available. Lake Superior Land Co. has advised us of another interested potential buyer. Township would need to commit to a land contract or another purchase means by Spring.

RICHARD PROBST: Zoning and Planning Commission- Rich introduced Janet Shea, another member of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Rich stated that they are beginning a revision of a 5 year update on the Recreation Plan. Each Township is invited to submit input. Input should indicate project priorities as well as funds required to complete these projects. Rich indicated that the County is interested in multi-recreational activities. The 5 year update plan is to be submitted in December 2003, and will be a first draft. This update plan would be of assistance when we apply for future grants. The Master Plan recently completed by our Land Use Planning Committee qualifies as input.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

BEACH COMMITTEE – Fred Geis – No Report

CEMETERY COMMITTEE – Ginny Schubert - No Report

SEXTON COMMENTS –Mike Braman – No Report

COMMUNITY BUILDING– Nancy Clarkson - No Report

FIRST RESPONDERS – Bruce Olson – No Report

HAZARD MITIGATION COMMITTEE – Kris Callog – Kris has met with Amy Keranen of the DEQ and will be meeting with our committee at a later date.

HEBARD PLAT COMMITTEE – Jeane Olson – Jeane reports that of 43 property owners, 28 have signed property line agreements, and that problems continue to be worked out.

LAND USE COMMITTEE – Barbara Been – Committee will be considered inactive until further notice.

911 COMMITTEE – Doug Schubert- At a meeting last week, a list of addresses was received for our Township. A revised copy with names/additions was submitted today and should be finalized within a month.

PARK COMMITTEE – George Hite – No Report

RECREATION COMMITTEE – Barb Sickler – No Report

SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE – Doug Schubert – The new solid waste contract has been received from Waste Management. Doug has contacted Bay Electric who has agreed to complete an annual inspection of equipment. Bay Electric is to send a proposal/contract which will outline charges which will be based on time and materials (cost plus 15%).

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT – Mike Radigan – No Report

WATER COMMITTEE – John Wakeman – No report

WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR – Rick Finke – Water Supervisor Rick Finke reported that water pooling on Pine Street was not caused by a leak in our Township water system. Cause was a blocked culvert near Asselin’s house.

Review Budget and Set Budget Hearing- A workshop was held in January and the proposed budget for fiscal year beginning April 1, 2003 was presented. Copies of the proposed budget are available at Township Hall. Doug Sherk will meet with John Wakeman to discuss possible solutions to increased expenses in Water Department. MM/S Olson/Ellis to set date of March 10, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. for Budget Hearing. 4 Ayes- 0 Nays. Motion carried.

I, the undersigned, Jeane Olson, the duly qualified and elected Clerk for the Township of Eagle Harbor, Keweenaw County, Michigan, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of certain proceedings taken by the Township Board of said Township at a regular board meeting held on the 10th day of February, 2003.